Shoshana Bryen, pro-Israel foreign-policy expert, dies in her early 70s

Shoshana Bryen, a prominent foreign-policy expert and advocate for strong U.S.-Israel relations, passed away on July 16 at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer. Bryen was instrumental in shaping the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) into a significant liaison between the American Jewish community and the U.S. military, serving as executive director and senior director for security policy over 32 years. Joshua Katzen, JNS publisher, stated, "She, as much as anyone, was responsible for turning JINSA from a small think tank into the very significant face of the American Jewish community to the U.S. military." She also served as senior director and editor of inFOCUS Quarterly at the Jewish Policy Center, where she was considered the "intellectual heart." Bryen's work focused on U.S. defense policy and Middle East affairs, and she was recognized for her intelligence, generosity, and ability to mentor others. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Bryen, four children, and five grandchildren.